[cantsleep]

whats about the best alternative to Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM Lens?
i cant afford to spend 1k+ on lens for now..

 

[agile_one]

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Originally Posted by cantsleep /img/forum/go_quote.gif whats about the best alternative to Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM Lens? i cant afford to spend 1k+ on lens for now..

Maybe have a look around for the predecessor to the 24-70L, the EF 28-70 f/2.8 L USM? I have one and love it - my main user. Some feel it superior to the 24-80 in the middle (4.0, 5.6, 8.0) apertures, but I have no clue, never being able to compare.

There's one on fleabay right now that should close well under $1k, perhaps in the low 700s.

 

[laxx]

Best affordable competitor to the 24-70 L is the Tamron 28-75 f2.8. I have one and it's great.

 

[laxx]

Anyone else interested in the upcoming Sigma 50mm f1.4?

 

[raptor84]

Nope.. still very happy with my 85/1.8

Never really liked the 50mm perspective...

 

[Dominat0r]

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Originally Posted by laxx /img/forum/go_quote.gif Anyone else interested in the upcoming Sigma 50mm f1.4?

Im interested to see how this performs compared to the 50mm 1.4 Canon.

 

[lan]

I'm selling my Canon 50 1.4. I prefer 35 1.4 and 85 1.8

 

[nytryder7]

Hello all,

After delving into the digital field for a while now, I find myself missing and wanting to go back to tubes, er I mean film. I have an XTi (soon to be sold) and the 40D and was thinking bout picking up the Elan 7NE to compliment my digi side. Does anyone have any experience with the 7NE? I'll be shooting a lot with black and white, with urban and landscapes getting most of the attention.

Thanks for any help!

 

[lan]

So... I sold my 50 f/1.4. I'm not missing it either. I totally disliked that thing.

nytryder7, I never used that cam before. What are you missing about film?

 

[SuperNothing]

I am picking up an AE-1 Program soon for a general use film camera. (I grew up using my moms and I just love the feel.) Anyway, does anyone have any recommendations for good FD mount lenses?

 

[laxx]

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Originally Posted by lan /img/forum/go_quote.gif So... I sold my 50 f/1.4. I'm not missing it either. I totally disliked that thing. nytryder7, I never used that cam before. What are you missing about film?

Seriously, I sold my 50 1.4 a few months back and never regretted it. I'm waiting for UPS to deliver my 85 1.8 tomorrow. =]

 

[alan_g]

i got a 30d for xmas, boy there is a lot to learn

 

[Towert7]

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Originally Posted by alan_g /img/forum/go_quote.gif i got a 30d for xmas, boy there is a lot to learn

Oh, you must be so excited. Learning photography is, to me, as much fun as taking pictures!

 

[lan]

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Originally Posted by SuperNothing /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am picking up an AE-1 Program soon for a general use film camera. (I grew up using my moms and I just love the feel.) Anyway, does anyone have any recommendations for good FD mount lenses?

You could always get L glass for FD mount but depending on the cost, it may not be worth it. I'd stick with primes. The 50mm for sure.

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Originally Posted by laxx /img/forum/go_quote.gif Seriously, I sold my 50 1.4 a few months back and never regretted it. I'm waiting for UPS to deliver my 85 1.8 tomorrow. =]

The 85 should be sweet. I've replace my 50 with the 35 1.4. Love that lens.

 

[vo328]

I have a Rebel XTi and found that the 50mm 1.8/II lens is pretty decent, though won't serve me well as my goto lens for general walkaround usage, due to the 1.6x crop factor. I'm thinking about going with the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 lens. Any thoughts on this lens/camera combination?